NASA is working on a streamlined management approach for a nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission the agency wants to launch in two and a half years. The post NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-working-to-streamline-development-of-nuclear-electric-propulsion-demo-mission/

China is establishing an industrial policy framework to support a push to build space-based computing infrastructure, with the emergence of influential coordinating bodies. The post China builds institutional framework for space computing push appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-builds-institutional-framework-for-space-computing-push/

SpaceX plans to raise at least $75 billion in its initial public offering, valuing the company at more than $1.75 trillion. The post SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-to-raise-at-least-75-billion-in-ipo/

NASA has formally ended a Mars mission that has been out of contact for six months while the investigation into the spacecraft’s demise continues. The post NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-declares-end-to-maven-mars-mission/

AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027. The post AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial

ESA and China recently launched the joint SMILE magnetosphere mission after a decade of cooperation, but despite similar goals, another collaboration appears distant. The post After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/after-cooperation-on-smile-mission-esa-and-china-chart-parallel-but-separate-paths/

Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems The post Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/electronics-manufacturer-murata-to-explore-xona-satellite-timing-service-for-telecom-data-centers/

Europe is rapidly rewriting its security architecture. Faced with Russian aggression, mounting doubts about long-term American commitment and growing pressure to shoulder more of its own defense burden, European states […] The post Europe is rearming together — except in space appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/europe-is-rearming-together-except-in-space/

Muon Space announced a Starship-class satellite platform June 3 designed from the ground up to meet the demands of the emerging orbital data center market, with an initial launch slated for 2028 after securing customers. The post Muon Space unveils Starship-class satellite platform for orbital data centers appeared first on

In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market The post NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/nro-nominee-says-commercial-space-ai-are-reshaping-spy-satellite-agency/